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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1930

Page

4

Court Adjourns in Respect To Judge Hammill

In the Bifth District Court session yesterday no trials were set. Judge Henry F Fowler presided and called several civil matters including Wood Tire Co versus A L Johnson and Reinhardt Co versus Octave LeClair, all continued.

Bifth District Court Henry F. Fowler Frank H Hammill Wood Tire Co A L. Johnson George W Reinhardt Co Octave LeClair Service Realts and Loan Corp Arduino Ferri Et al

Merger of Units of Train of Artillery

A social gathering at the armory on State Stop last Tuesday night marked the merger of Company A and Batter’s Dot. Capt Charles I Sart presided with Col A Mo Mee and Capt Welisam Butler in attendance.

Bristol Armory Charles I Sart Perens Capro Welisam Butler John Ost Annweto

Community events calendar with dances and church activities

A garbled listing of social events and club meetings from December including dances at the Giarts Pricuidy Society and Congregational Club, Christmas observances at DeWolt Memorial Chapel, plus school programs and neighborhood gatherings. Contains many fragmented phrases and names.

Holmes House Ausprees of the Giarts Pricuidy Society of St Mahad. Church Wan Chaar

Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr and Mrs Joseph F Lewis of 12 Collins Street observed their silver wedding anniversary with a Saturday reception attended by relatives and friends. Rev John F Downing officiated at their 1905 marriage. Mrs Lewis’s bridesmaid, Mrs William O Rourke, assisted. Music and a collation followed. Mrs Lewis, a Freeland native, has resided here 28 years and belongs to Hope Cradle and St Mary parish groups. Their daughter Mary Lewis works as a stenographer.

Joseph F Lewis Collins Street Lewis John F Downing St Marx's Church William O'Rourke Tewis Freeland Pao St Mary National India Rubber Company I Warde Bristol Columbus Tews Mass Mary Lewis Atenas McHugh Rorhe

Evening High School Year Book Issued

The school announces the release of the Evening High School year book. Editors and faculty and students contributed writings and photographs. The volume captures the school year highlighting classes teachers and student activities with a focus on achievements and memories.

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Salva in NPa

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Salva of Word Street, NPa. The announcement notes the newborn’s name as yet undisclosed and records the family’s residence on S23.

ar?Jrs Masang Amd Wes Salvatre Npa

Unclear Text Fragment States Local Event

Fragmentary OCR mentions a town and dates but readable details are incomplete making it impossible to identify persons places or actions. No verifiable events or entities are extractable from the readable portion.

Died Hoye Pee Prevage at Dodger Prak

Fragmentary report notes a death connected to a Dodger park area, mentioning street names and local officials. Context is unclear due to OCR errors, but items reference past events and community locations.

Emily Faithfull English feminist and printer in London

Emily Faithfull lived 1835 to 1845 was an English philanthropist who championed working women. In 1860 she established a London printing house for women and soon became printer and publisher in ordinary to Queen Victoria. She lectured widely in England and the United States on feminist topics.

Emily Faithfull London Queen Victoria England United States

Death of Judge Hammill Regarded as Great Loss to Town

The death of Judge Frank H Hammill at his 41 Woodlawn Avenue home is mourned by state and local officials. A 9:30 AM requiem mass at St Mary’s Church precedes interment in Juniper Hill Cemetery. Many from Bristol and beyond visit the home to offer condolences. services and funeral arrangements reflect the judge’s affiliations with Rhode Island Bar Association and local organizations.

H. “Hammill Woodlawn Avenue St. Mary's Church Rhode Island Bar Association Judge Hammill Juniper Hill Cemetery Bristol William G Troy Providence John J. McGrane Willam McGregor Pawtucket St Mary's Church Dennis J McCarty Joseph F Lewis M J O’brien Philp Brady

N I R Co Employees Plan December Social Activities

National India Rubber Company workers will host a December schedule of entertainments to raise funds for a children's Christmas party and needy families baskets. Ticket sales support coal and groceries for 25 households. events include smokers, boxing, dances, a operetta, and departmental entertainments through December 24.

National India Rubber Company Edward A Currier Jr Nir Currier SOO Miro Currier Curry Ro Aed Cheristaras Obm Poovees Fund Varios Acti

Exhibit at St Dorothy Convent Well Attended

A damaged article describes an exhibit at St Dorothy Convent drawing many visitors. It notes proceeds from the event benefiting the Sisters of St Joe and mentions a post exhibition viewing extending to tomorrow.

St. Dorothy Convent St Joe Ou Dorothy Norumber

Battery C Balloon Dance Set for Saturday December Twenty

The Battery C committee hosts a balloon dance at the cited venue with prizes, an orchestra, and dancing. Attendees may win wall decorations and other items while enjoying the evening event.

Battery C

B. T. A. Riflemen Score Perfect at Turkey Feast

BoE riflemen attended a home gathering hosted by Prent Freeman on Hope Street Sunday. The turkey shoot from Warren Gun Club yielded perfect scores with no misses, highlighting a feast that featured ample good things and a flawless performance by the shooters.

Boe No Prent Freeman Canning Das Home Rrs Hope Street

Last Rifle Match For Council Trophy Thursday

The five match Town Council trophy series between Bristol Train of Artillery and 243d Coast Artillery Batters continues with one final indoor range contest at the State Armory on Church street next Thursday evening. The Tram team leads by 137 points after the fourth match at Bo T & A Armory on State street, where Train of Artillery triumphed 708 to 660 for Battery, a 45 point margin.

Town Council Bristol Train of Artillery Coast Artillery State Armory Church Street Bo T &A State Street Train of Artillery Broton

Daughters of Isabella Vote Donations and Christmas Plan

Daughters of Isabella Hope Circle No 70 met at the Knights of Columbus Home and voted a $25 donation to St Marys conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society and a $20 donation to the Bristol Branch of the American Red Cross. A Christmas tree party for children or members will be held on Christmas Day. A committee including Mass Wearnstreet Walsh and others was appointed to arrange the event.

Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Koights of Columbus St Mary's St Vincent de Paul Society Bristol American Red Cross Hope Cirie Wall Walsh Helen Candon Eva Burke Laura Martelly Eilen Gray Rose Breen Jane Theresa Knowlton Mae Me Donough Pivabeth Dweer Nellie Connery Mary Dut

N I R Co Opens Season With Strong Bowls

The N I R Company teams opened the season with a bowling match at Portier Asters. Team No 2, Walter So Greenupoot, led by T Cantwell, posted a total of 322 and inflicted high scores as their third string posted 590.

Portier Asters Woaeter Los Rubber Club Loteek Walter So Greenupoot T. Cantwell

Ever Ready Fire Co Wins 3 From BTA In Yo M A Match

Ever Ready Fire Co defeated Bristol Train of Artillery by three strings in a Yo M A schedule match last evening. The top score belonged to Eob Dunbar with 299, helping Ever Ready secure the win.

Ever Reads Fire Co Bristol Train of Artillery Eob Dunbar

Beauty of Overcoming and the Line of Resistance

A reflective piece contrasts the line of least resistance with a steadfast purpose. It argues that true honor and glory come to those who persevere through thick and thin, embracing a challenging path rather than easy compliance.

Cow Zigzags Block Road Prompting Safety Question

San Francisco Chronicle notes a cow zigzagging in the road raises questions about animal awareness and driver safety, asking how a cow might assess risks and prevent presing maneuvers on busy streets.

San Francisco Chronicle

Desolate Borobudur Temple Described by Allan Huizomb

Allan T Huizomb reports Borobudur in Java once vast and ornate now ruins atop fertile plains. The 825 mile journey from Batavia to the temple reveals ancient bas reliefs and a lone pilgrim on the eightfold path. Dutch guards monitor visitors as theft fears loom over Buddhist statues and relics.

Borobudur Djokikarta Batavia Gautama Siddhartha Buddha Ceylon Burma Tibet China Mongolia Allan T. Huizomb New York Herald Tribune

Language on Death Words and Condolence Usage

A literary critique argues against using solemn terms like death in condolence letters and favors the word passing. It contrasts translation transition and passing as the proper euphemism and explains how to use it in phrases such as she passed away last night.

Heaven Literary Digest

Bridges and Ancient Crossings Over the Jordan River

The Jordan Valley hosts several historic bridges from Roman times to later restorations. A Roman stone bridge below the Sea of Galilee, the Jisr Mejamia repaired by Saracens, and a ruined junction at Jabbok show how bridges bridged commerce and military routes. The Turkish era saw further losses replaced by the Allenby bridge after World War I.

Jordan Jericho Sodom Gomorrah Sea of Galilee Jisr-Mejamia Jabbok Allenby

Timekeeping through the ages from clocks to wireless signals

A concise history notes Glastonbury abbey clock lasting five centuries and contrasts it with modern timekeeping. It cites Greenwich Observatory controlling Big Ben and the rise of electric devices and wireless time signals aiding sailors and global accuracy.

Glastonbury Eng Greenwich Observatory Greenwich

Nash Falls After German Town Battle

Spirit recalls the October 4 1777 Germantown encounter in which a British round shot pierced General Nash of North Carolina riding horse and shattered his thigh. He rallied his men with a defiant remark before dying days later.

Germantown General Nash North Carolina Nash

Village Inn chat hints at oculist and dentist

A London Answers item reports villagers at a village inn discussing a summer renter. A questioner asks the newcomer's business and learns he is an oculist, with the remark noting the man is also a dentist.

London

Co-Operation in Work Opinion Piece

The article argues that cooperation of capital and labor ensures prosperity, stressing that wages deserve equal emphasis with workers’ praise. It frames labor and capital as partners in a balanced economic ethic.

The American Boy Youths Companion Magazine Ad

An advertisement for The American Boy Youths Companion offers thrilling adventures for boys ages ten to twenty. It highlights journeys from the Northland to Africa, reviews subscription options of $2.00 for one year and $3.00 for three years, and provides a gift card upon request.

U. S. Mail Africa W. Lafayette Blvd Detroit Michigan

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Hammill Dee S&s Briday Dance of Callas & Mikman Gaiots Club Blastel Yache Club Cory Anne Thedetigg Pate Jain Joseph F. Lewis Spaciety Deere Paws Marin Badward J Gartetas Sebnoot Wall Deay Bey Moss Gemeetea Poop Hillside Tea Room Sadie Luther TEL Warren eCaty FE. A. Skinner Hope St R. I Gram Mer Peger Operetta Singer of Naples Mar Carmel Church Othe Carls Club Cate de Marehone Cheestmias Pattery Vormiers Vershoe Ever Ready Fire Co Paul RS Dirntrer Kershaw Burke River Dorchester Mateal Fibre Ins. Co Boston BE. L. Watson CO Inca Woeybosset Street Lanzire’s Express Frank Lanzire Peter Bonvicin Burton ST E. W. Weaver High Street Charles M. Connery Undertaker Edward F. Kearns Constitution St Pearl Street O. M. Bailey, JR P.O Radiotrician National Radio Institute BRISTOL, B._ I Robert J. McKay G. W. Simmons William Street Con James T. Pierce G. M. Wilbur Augustus P. Duffy W. W. Franklin & Co Wood Street Bristol District Nursing Association Wiss Martha Graham Miss Thyra
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